Share Houses in Tokyo for Foreigners — No Guarantor, English Support

A share house built for international residents

Renting in Tokyo as a foreigner is famously hard — most landlords require a Japanese guarantor, a Japanese emergency contact, Japanese tax documents, and a Japanese credit history. Modern Living Tokyo was built from day one for international residents, with bilingual contracts, no guarantor requirement, and a staff team that speaks English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and French.

Our houses are home to a rotating international community — students on exchange programs, digital nomads, working-holiday residents, graduate researchers, and professionals relocating on short-term assignments. Every room is fully furnished, with Wi-Fi, utilities and cleaning covered by one fixed monthly common-area fee on top of the rent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I rent a Tokyo share house without a Japanese guarantor?

Yes. Modern Living Tokyo does not require a Japanese guarantor, an emergency contact in Japan, or a Japanese credit check. A passport, valid visa, and basic proof of income or savings are enough.

Do I need to be in Japan to book?

No — we regularly house residents who book from overseas. Contracts are digital, deposits can be paid by international bank transfer or card, and we'll send move-in instructions before you fly.

What visa types are accepted?

Any valid Japanese visa is accepted: student, working holiday, work, specified skilled worker, dependent, spouse, or permanent resident. We also accept residents on a temporary visitor status for stays up to 90 days.

Is English spoken at the house and in the contract?

Yes. All contracts are issued in both English and Japanese, and our support team speaks English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and French. You never need to navigate Japanese paperwork alone.

Are other foreigners living in the house?

Almost always. Our houses have a rotating mix of international residents — students, working-holiday participants, remote workers, and professionals from 40+ countries. Most houses have 60–80% non-Japanese residents.